Suspected vehicle arson incidents in Vietnam

Authorities in Vietnam are investigating separate incidents involving suspected arson targeting parked vehicles.

In Hanoi, police in the Gia Lam district are investigating a fire that occurred on October 2 near the Vang Village communal house. The incident caused severe damage to a vehicle’s front end and cabin. Investigators are looking into social media footage of a masked individual seen near the car shortly before the fire, though police noted there is currently “insufficient evidence to confirm the fire was intentionally set.”

In Hue, a separate incident occurred around 2:00 AM on October 24 on Hanoi Street in the Thuan Hoa ward. Two vehicles were damaged when a white car was set on fire, causing damage to its front right section and side mirror. A second vehicle parked behind it also sustained scratches and door damage. Local officials identified a suspect from Gia Lai province and noted the individual “shows signs of mental health issues.” The Thuan Hoa Ward Police are continuing their investigation into the property damage.